Athletic Trainer - Role and Responsibilities
Athletic trainers play a crucial role in preventing, assessing, and managing sports-related injuries and illnesses. They provide first aid, rehabilitation, and counseling, work closely with coaching staff and physicians, and ensure the safety and well-being of athletes. They handle injury evaluations, manage emergency care, and coordinate with team physicians. Additionally, they oversee injury reporting, concussion management, and facilitate athlete's safe return to play.
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DaVon Aaron, MHA, AT, CES, OPE-C Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine CCF and/or School Email: aarond2@ccf.org
What do I do? Prevention of injury/illness Evaluation/Assessment of injury/illness First aid and emergency care Rehabilitation Counseling and guidance Daily communication with AD and coaching staff Assist with physician referrals
Availability Athletic Training Facility Hours: - Main Athletic Training Facility for all fall sports - Daily after school - All home events - Saturday: Varies depending on schedule, TBA - Hours posted outside Athletic Training Facility every week
Team Physician: Sports Medicine Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine : Dr. Marie Schaefer & Dr. Paul Saluan Locations: Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Center
Injuries Inform athletic trainer ASAP of all injuries Injuries at away games Any athlete who sees a physician for an injury or illness, MUST have a note signed and dated by the treating physician allowing him/her to return to participation. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Emergency Medicine Epi-pen Diabetic needs/glucose Inhaler Contacts
Concussion Management Mandatory baseline testing utilizing the ImPACT concussion management system All concussions must be reported to the Athletic Trainer Electronic injury tracking Systematic management and gradual return to play after physician clearance Work with school administration to provide academic accommodations, if required We attempt to provide the safest, most comprehensive and most up to date care for your athlete
Thank You Contact Info Da Von Aaron, MHA, AT, CES, OPE-C Email: aarond2@ccf.org
